'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin is being laid to rest in a ruby-red pair of heels

THOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED to come and pay their respects to Aretha Louise Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul’, as she lays in state this week.

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For two days Aretha, who died almost two weeks ago, will lie in state at an African American Museum in Detroit, her home town. Her funeral is due to be held on Friday.

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The iconic singer and songwriter was a larger than life character, who was as instantly recognisable figure. It was said that she had ‘style to match her soul’.

She was revered for her flamboyant colours…

dramatic jewellery…

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And of course, her luxurious furs.

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And of course, even in death she is causing quite the style stir.

She’s being laid to rest in a gold coffin and wearing a pair of Wizard of OZ-style ruby-red stiletto high heels.

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Fans were lining the streets of Aretha’s home city to catch a glimpse of Aretha in her final finery, as well as mourn the loss of a woman who became an icon for the black and women’s liberation movements.